Form and Entries for Horse Water Sprite (IRE)

Water Sprite (IRE) b f 19th May 2011

Track Horse HorseTracker

Water Sprite (IRE) b f 19th May 2011

Sire

Papal Bull (GB)

Dam

Wish Upon A Star (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Russian Revival (USA)

Owner

Mrs T C Collins

Trainer

Mervyn Torrens

Breeder

Mrs N Dillane

Last Win

Limerick Sun, 14th Oct, 18 10/1, L A McKenna Gordon Elliott (2261 days)

Last Run

Galway Mon, 16th Sep, 19 7th, 16/1, S D Torrens (1924 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

14%

€50,980

14.50

Hurdle IRE

12%

€38,437.5

1.50

Chase IRE

20%

€10,625

-1.50

Hurdle GB

£1,832

-3.00

Under Rules Total

13%

11.50

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 7240996451689-0314388583-13627361213F08-1F337321B51-740586093481600-800507/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott to Mervyn Torrens

Nov 2018

Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Cullentra House Stables

Purchaser: Gerry Collins

€16,000

Lots Sold: 81

Prices

Avg: €18,186

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €200,000

23Sep18 Nav 12f Good to Firm 3y+ F

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 73

22Jul18 Cur 12f Good to Firm 3y+ F

12-1[16/1]ts⁺6th of 13, 7.38L behind Air Supremacy

Theresa Maguire

Rated 78

10/116/1

28Mar18 Dun 12f Standard 4y+ F

12-1[4/1]ts⁺7th of 12, 8.38L behind Bobeska

Rated 78

11/84/1

16Sep17 Gow 12f Soft to Heavy 3y+ F

12-4[2/1JFav]ts⁺1st of 11, 4.25L to Nearly Famous

Killian Mc Carthy

Rated 82

2/1 JFav

17Jul16 Cur 12f Good 4y+ F

11-9[7/1]ts⁷6th of 12, 5.50L behind Vivat Rex

Jamie Morris

Rated 62

14/17/1

Change of Trainer John Joseph Murphy to Gordon Elliott

Oct 2015

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Highfort Stables, Ireland (J. Murphy)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 1038

Prices

Avg: £19,600

Median: £10,000

Maximum: £420,000

Aug 2015

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Highfort Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 402

Prices

Avg: €9,201

Median: €5,600

Maximum: €75,000

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Nov 2018

Autumn Hit Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Cullentra House Stables

Purchaser: Gerry Collins

€16,000

Lots Sold: 81

Prices

Avg: €18,186

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €200,000

Oct 2015

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Highfort Stables, Ireland (J. Murphy)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 1038

Prices

Avg: £19,600

Median: £10,000

Maximum: £420,000

Aug 2015

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Highfort Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 402

Prices

Avg: €9,201

Median: €5,600

Maximum: €75,000

Reports in which Water Sprite (IRE) was mentioned

Boot Camp makes it three for Elliott & Russell

Boot Camp completed a treble at Limerick for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell, as he took the concluding Racing Post Beginners Chase on his debut over fences. Sun 14th Oct

Elliott & Russell complete Limerick doubles

The two market principals for the PriceWaterhouseCooper Rated Chase at Limerick today flip-flopped twice, with eventual winner and even money favourite Tombstone completing doubles on the day for trainer Gordon Elliott and Champion Jockey Davy Russell. Sun 14th Oct

Water Sprite gains eighth career success

Water Sprite gained an eighth career success at Limerick today as the Gordon Elliott trained mare landed the Irish Racing Wall Calendar (Mares) Handicap Hurdle, under jockey Liam McKenna. Sun 14th Oct

Mahler switches to hurdles at Ballinrobe

Listowel winner Presenting Mahler bids for a quick follow up when switching back to hurdles at Ballinrobe on Friday. Fri 21st Sep

Brex Drago lands gamble in Kilbeggan feature

Gavin Cromwell continued his good run of form at Kilbeggan this year as Brex Drago landed a sizeable gamble in the featured Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. Fri 07th Sep

Rashaan has first crack at fences in Limerick

Rashaan starts off over fences at Limerick today, with the Colin Kidd-trained six-year-old one of 16 set to take part in the Book Online At www.limerickracecourse.ie For Twilight Racing Beginners Chase. Sun 20th May

Jaime bids for deserved success at Kilbeggan

Jaime Sommers bids to end a run of second-placed finishes when she contests the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, the feature event at Kilbeggan on Friday. Fri 08th Sep

Trebles on the day for Keane and Elliott

Title-chasing Colin Keane sealed an across-the-card treble when Water Sprite stayed on stoutly in the two-mile handicap at Tramore. Sat 19th Aug

Boom Or Bush bids to get back on track

Boom Or Bush could get compensation for being unseated at the Galway Festival when he contests the Perennial Freight Rated Race in Tramore today. Sat 19th Aug

Shark's "nutter" goes in at 20s in finale

At the end of a session that saw two 14/1 victors and only one winning favourite, 20/1 shot Magna Cartor rounded things off on day three at Ballybrit with success in the Win Big With Tote Handicap. Wed 02nd Aug

Double for Mullins as Lagos wins well

Willie Mullins completed a double on the level at Killarney this evening, with Lagostovegas taking the MC Group Handicap, following on from the win of She's So Flawless in the second. Wed 19th Jul

Ivy among nine for Ballinrobe feature

Ballinrobe stages its first Flat meeting of the year on Tuesday when the E26,000 Treacy's Pharmacies Irish EBF Fillies Handicap takes centre stage and has attracted nine runners. Tue 27th Jun

Review wexford 7th Apr

Little Mitch overcame an eight-month absence to claim top honours in the Oulart Handicap Hurdle at WexfordFri 07th Apr

Sprite adds chase win to her name

The fences in the straight were bypassed each time but that'll have mattered little to favourite backers as Water Sprite (5/2) eased to victory in the Vinegar Hill Mares Beginners Chase at Wexford. Fri 07th Apr

Elliott holds strong hand in Galway

Galway stages an all National Hunt card today where Gordon Elliott bids to continue his excellent recent record as the Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer sends out five runners. Sun 30th Oct

Danny Mullins the master in Sligo opener

Danny Mullins was seen to excellent effect when getting 11/2 second favourite Presenting Mahler home in front in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Beginners Chase at Sligo. Wed 28th Sep

O'Farrell's Diamond takes the bumper in style

Stolen Diamond followed-up on an encouraging debut effort at Kilbeggan, as he took the bumper at Bellewstown, the Woods Financial Services Ltd (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race. Thu 25th Aug

Water prevails as Muthaza crashes out

Muthaza was sent off the 1/5 favourite for the Bellinter House Classic Mares Hurdle, but she unfortunately crashed out at the fourth, with Water Sprite eventually coming out on top under Jack Kennedy for Gordon Elliott. Thu 25th Aug

Muthaza bidding to make it four from four

Muthaza will bid to extend her unbeaten record over timber when she lines up in the Bellinter House Classic Mares Hurdle at Bellewstown on Thursday. Thu 25th Aug

Review tramore 13th Aug

My Direction recorded his second win of the week with a gusty success in the Assembly Techniques Handicap at TramoreSat 13th Aug

130/1 treble for Foley in Tramore

Shane Foley had a day to remember in Tramore as he booted home his third winner on Paddy The Celeb. Sat 13th Aug

Sprite dances to victory in last

The Gordon Elliott-trained Automated was all the rage in the finale at Galway tonight but it was stable-mate Water Sprite who ran out a cosy winner in the end in the Caulfieldindustrial.com Handicap. Tue 26th Jul

Review galway 26th Jul

Creggs Pipes has been a revelation this year and continued on her merry way with victory in the COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap at GalwayTue 26th Jul

Hooded Broko back with a bang

Brokopondo, in a first time hood, upstaged some better fancied rivals to land the spoils in the Marshes Shopping Centre Dual Race & Ladies Day Tuesday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 13th May

Well-backed Fairy makes all under Meyler

The Eoin Doyle trained Indian Fairy made all to win the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Mares Hurdle. Sun 03rd Apr

Mullins hoping Limini can jump to it

Willie Mullins is keeping his fingers crossed Limini's jumping stands up to the test as she puts her reputation on the line in today's Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Thu 17th Mar

Review clonmel 4th Feb

Arkwrisht benefitted from an enterprising Ruby Walsh ride to continue Willie Mullins' domination of the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at ClonmelThu 04th Feb

Bright has Grand Annual option

Bright New Dawn justified favouritism in the three runner Micro Dog ID Chase, providing his jockey Bryan Cooper with a treble on the card (won earlier on Fire in Soul and Water Sprite). Thu 04th Feb

Sprite beats Hope as Cooper doubles-up

The betting suggested the Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle was a two horse race and so it proved to be, with second favourite Water Sprite getting the better of market leader Billy's Hope. Thu 04th Feb

Devonshire should handle testing conditions

Devonshire's proven ability on testing ground should stand her in good stead when she contests the Listed Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes at the County Kerry track this afternoon. Wed 16th Sep

Three for 'Dusty' at odds of 740/1 at Dundalk

Shane Foley completed a treble at odds of over 740/1 when Adrian Joyce's Coach Bombay, owned and bred by Sean Dalton, took the concluding Marshes Shopping Centre Dual Race & Ladies Day Sunday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 15th May

Water Sprite powers home

Water Sprite (8/1) was much too strong for her 10 rivals in the mile and three handicap at Killarney. Tue 12th May

Linehan records first winner aboard Aussie

Denis Linehan recorded his first racecourse success on just his third ride as he partnered Aussie Guest to an all the win in the Follow Us On Twitter Apprentice Handicap. Mon 20th Apr

Review listowel 19th Sep

Shalamzar (7-1) hadn't managed to get his head in front since arriving from France but put the record straight in the Guinness Handicap at ListowelFri 19th Sep

Water springs surprise under Corby

John Murphy's Water Sprite sprung a 20/1 surprise in the L.M. Carey & Company Handicap under Sean Corby at Listowel. Fri 19th Sep

Review dundalk 28th Feb

Maontri showed her liking for Dundalk when making it four wins on the bounce in the Hotels Unite For Tourism RaceFri 28th Feb

Yes I Am good

The Hyland silks got a successful airing when the subsequent Group 3 winner Sruthan scored at Dundalk in March 2013. It was a case of more of the same when the well-touted Paul Deegan runner Yes I Am slammed the opposition on his debut in the Follow Us On Facebook Median Auction Maiden at the Dowdallshill venue tonight. Fri 28th Feb

After race at Bellewstown Thu, 25th Aug, 2016 (1st)

She's a grand honest filly. We were very fortunate that the favourite came down. Luckily Ruby is alright but the filly (Muthaza) is not so it's a bit of a disaster. You kind of have to take on those horses sometimes. It just shows there is no such thing as a certainty and we were there to pick up the pieces. She'll go to Listowel for the Ladbrokes Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Galway Tue, 26th Jul, 2016 (1st)

We were a bit worried that she wouldn't stay the trip. We thought she was well handicapped but whether she was well enough handicapped to win at Galway was another thing. She was bought cheaply and has given the lads a lot of fun. A few of them are locals, one lad has come over from Germany and one rides out for us. Michael gave her a fantastic ride, and rode her with plenty of confidence.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Clonmel Thu, 4th Feb, 2016 (1st)

She's not a bad little mare and had a good run the last day at Punchestown. I think she will be better on better ground.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Killarney Tue, 12th May, 2015 (1st)

I thought Wayne was very good on her. He put her to sleep as we had the fear that she wouldn't stay. She certainly looked like she stayed there, and she could come back here in July.

John Joseph Murphy

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